New Year, New Beat: Finding Joy in Justice

As we step into 2026, the team at the South Asian Solidarity Movement (SASM ) invites you to our Winter event, “New Year, New Beat: Finding Joy in Justice.” It will be an evening of reflection, play, rootedness, connection, and intention-setting as we enter into 2026. We will gather at Healthy Hood in the Pilsen community to reflect on the heaviness of this past year, reconnect to our values, and explore how joy can sustain our justice work in 2026.

This community drum circle & dialogue will be curated and led by our very own Rahul Sharma, leadership coach and consultant, speaker, Licensed Psychologist, and founder of Funkadesi. The SASM team members, several who are also licensed psychotherapists, will co-design this immersive experience, leading us through guided reflection, paired sharing conversations, and facilitated dialogue. Join us as we ground ourselves in solidarity and step into the new year with care, conviction, and community.

Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.

This event is open to people across ALL communities of color who are committed to creating a more inclusie Chicago and who want to better understand how joy can be incorporated into justice work. So, spread the word and bring a friend! We hope to see you at Healthy Hood on January 23rd.

Registration Details:

* Early Bird Pricing: Early Bird: $22.50 (now through Jan 12)

* General Admission: $32.50 (Jan 13–19)

* Registration closes Jan 19

* Sliding Scale tickets available for anyone who is unable to pay the full fee. Please email southasiansolidaritymovement@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram to request the promo code which will unlock a more acceissible ticket.*

The SASM Team

(Shanta, Cindu, Ammara, Rebekah, Rahul, Ankur, and Pooja)